Dr. Kristine Höglund

Professor

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Biography

Kristine Höglund is a Professor at Uppsala University, where her research focuses on the causes of peace and the dynamics of peace processes. Her expertise encompasses peacebuilding, transitional justice, police-community relations, and the causes and consequences of electoral violence. Höglund leads significant research projects, including 'Alliances in Anarchy: Actor Constellations and Patterns of Electoral Violence' and 'Defenders of Democracy: Police, Democracy and Higher Education.' Her previous work includes projects on urban-rural dynamics in community-based conflict management and the institutional roots of electoral violence. With deep engagement in the study of peace and security, Höglund contributes to the understanding of complex social dynamics influencing peace processes.

Research Interests

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.